Increased parking and burial charges, more bus lane cameras and a reduction in funding for sports facilities are among more than andpound;23 million of savings being proposed by Aberdeen City Council. Councillors will discuss plans to reduce the local authority`s deficit to andpound;2.4m next Thursday.

A former Coronation Street star is bringing West End smash musical Guys and Dolls to Aberdeen later this year. Richard Fleeshman, best known as Craig Harris in Coronation Street, will play Sky Masterton when the hit show arrives at His Majesty`s for a week-long run from April 5.

Proposals have been lodged to turn a historic North-east hotel and pub into housing. ECS Investments Ltd has unveiled plans to turn the former Udny Arms in Newburgh into 18 homes. If approved, the proposals would see two four-bedroom homes, 10 flats and six terraced houses built on the site.